Craftsman 917.275031 owner manual Product Specifications, Repair Agreement, Capacity Unleaded

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY	UNLEADED
\ND TYPE:	REGULAR
OILTYPE	SAE 10W30
(API-SF-SJ):	(ABOVE		32°F)
	SAE 5W-30
	(BELOW		32°F)
OIL CAPACITY'.	W/FILTER:			4.5PINTS
W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION
GAP: .030")	RC12YC
GROUND SPEED	LO:			HI:
i (MPH):	0.7			1.7
	1.4			3.3
	2.3			5.4
REVERSE:	0.9			2.1
TIRE	FRONT:			14 PSI
PRESSURE:	REAR:			10 PSI
CHARGING	15AMPS @ 3600RPM
SYSTEM:
BATTERY:	AMP/HR:			35
	MIN. CCA:			280
	CASE	SIZE:UIR
BLADE BOLT	27-35	FT. LBS
TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark an'esteris used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon SatThis Warranty does not cover Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope Do notIV. Service III. ChildrenNever carry children. They may fall off Page Capacity Unleaded Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Repair Agreement is available on thisSeat Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge 2Flanged PinsSteering Mower Retainer Spdngs Etainer SpringsTo Removetractor from Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Unpack CartonInstall Seat Install Mower and Drive Belt Retainer Spring Outward pointing Deck pins Loop UpChecktire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemATrACHMENT Knowyourtractor Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake ControlLift Lever Parking Brake Shift Lever Useyourtractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto To SET Parking BrakeTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EnginePage Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tie Rod Ball Joints ZerkTires BatteryBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemCheck Transaxle OIL Level BeltsTransaxle Cooling To Change Engine OILTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake Sway Bar Bracket Idler PulleyTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel To Start Engine with Aweak BatteryReplacing Battery Rear WheelEngine To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Engineoil TractorEngine Fuel System CylindersCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionAdjust throttle control Clean underside of mower Replace blade. Tighten blade boltLow/uneven tire air pressure Battery will NotNot rotatemechanism Place Throttle controlSchematic TRACTOR-- Model NumberTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Electrical TRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917,275031 EiectricalTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Chassis and EnclosuresTRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR-- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275031 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Spark Arrester KIT JSeat Assembly TRACTOR.. Model NumberTractor - Model Number Wheels &TIRESDecals LiFT Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,275031 Mower DeckMower Deck Transaxle KEY Part NO. no XI-7 KEY Part DescriptionBlower Housing and Raffles J KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Not Illustrated=-aiI Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type NumberNO. NO. Description Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System J Crankshaft Fuel System KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill GuideParapedirsewiciodere 800YERMC1888SU-HOGAR